Item Code: HME14967
Weight: 100 grams
Size: 91 x 65 cm
Material: Cotton Canvas
Availability: In stock
About Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara)
Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, is one of the most celebrated bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism.
- Role and Significance:
- Known as the Lord of Compassion.
- Despite achieving enlightenment, Chenrezig remains in the earthly realm to guide and save sentient beings.
- Symbolizes profound compassion and universal love, transcending boundaries of individual salvation.
- Teachings and Virtues:
- Represents the balance between compassion (karuna) and wisdom (prajna).
- Promotes the universal path of liberation, emphasizing that nirvana is attainable for all, not just monastic practitioners.
Chenrezig embodies the essence of altruism, making him a revered figure in Buddhist spiritual practice.
Smoked Antique Finishing
This thangka has been meticulously crafted with a smoke antique finishing, enhancing its timeless beauty and spiritual depth:
- Technique: The painting is exposed to incense smoke for an extended period.
- Effects:
- Creates an aged, antique-like patina.
- Adds a sense of history and reverence, imbuing the artwork with an aura of sacredness.
This finishing process evokes the appearance of a thangka that has been used in spiritual rituals for decades, giving it a profound connection to tradition.
Introduction to Thangka Art
Thangka paintings are revered for their intricate detail and spiritual significance:
- Medium: Crafted on cotton canvas or silk appliqué.
- Subjects: Feature Buddhist deities, mandalas, sacred symbols, and spiritual narratives.
- Presentation:
- Traditionally stored unframed and rolled, resembling ancient scrolls.
- Mounted on textile backings with silk coverings for protection.
Thangkas are both sacred objects of meditation and exquisite works of art, requiring careful preservation in dry conditions to maintain their vibrancy and longevity.
A Sacred Masterpiece for Devotion and Art
The Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Thangka is ideal for:
- Spiritual practitioners: Enhances meditation and fosters compassion.
- Art collectors: A testament to the rich heritage of Tibetan Buddhist art.
- Gifts: Bestows blessings of compassion, wisdom, and universal love.
